Amazing Place helps caregivers keep loved ones at home

Published 9:11 am, Thursday, July 14, 2016

Amazing Place participant Antoinette and her daughter view an art exhibit at Amazing Place.

Amazing Place participant Antoinette and her daughter view an art exhibit at Amazing Place.

Amazing Place helps caregivers keep loved ones at home

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"My mother loves going and it has been a life-saver for me." said an Amazing Place caregiver.

Each year a survey goes out to caregivers at Amazing Place, a day program in Houston exclusively for adults with mild to moderate dementia. The latest results are in and caregivers overwhelmingly value what Amazing Place is doing for both them and their loved ones. One hundred percent say they are better able to handle their loved ones at home as a result of Amazing Place. And, 80 percent say they and their loved ones have a better quality of life thanks to Amazing Place.

In addition, a majority say they have less stress, anxiety and depression, and are more able to socialize and pursue outside interests. They also say their loved ones are less depressed, withdrawn and agitated, and calmer and more cheerful as a result of attending Amazing Place.

Amazing Place offers an innovative curriculum including cognitive, physical, spiritual and social activities for those with dementia as well as support groups, Powerful Tools for Caregivers, Stress Busters classes and counseling for caregivers.